A militia / m Éª Ë l Éª Ê É / is generally an army or some other fighting organization of non-professional soldiers, citizens of a nation, or subjects of a state, who can be called upon for military service during a time of need, as opposed to a professional force of regular, full-time military personnel, or historically, members of a warrior nobility class (e.g., knights or samurai).
1 The shortening method, also known as the biscuit method, is used for biscuits and scones. 2  This method cuts solid fat (whether lard, butter, or vegetable shortening) into flour and other dry ingredients using a food processor, pastry blender, or two forks.
1 Place biscuits onto an ungreased baking sheet. 2  Brush the tops with 2 tablespoons milk. 3  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bottoms are golden. Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and knead for 6 or 8 times so the dough holds together. 2  Pat the dough out to about 3/4 inch thickness, and cut into circles with a biscuit cutter or drinking glass. 3  Place biscuits onto an ungreased baking sheet.